Ahoy from Amoy (historic Xiamen, China).
Those who think Chinese are new at business better think again, because these ancient Chinese jokes about business suggest otherwise. And it is said, even in China, that blood is thicker than water. With that in mind--if they'll do this to their flesh and blood, better watch your back!
Limited Partnership (Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644)
Two brothers planted wheat together and at harvest time the older brother said, “I’ll take the top half and you take the lower.”
“But all the wheat’s on the top!” said the younger brother.
“Ok, if you feel it is unfair, next year I take the bottom half and you the top!”
The younger brother agreed, and the next year they planted potatoes.
See the next blogs for more Ming Dynasty Chinese business jokes!
Enjoy Amoy!
Dr. Bill Brown
Academic Director, XMU OneMBA
Those who think Chinese are new at business better think again, because these ancient Chinese jokes about business suggest otherwise. And it is said, even in China, that blood is thicker than water. With that in mind--if they'll do this to their flesh and blood, better watch your back!
Limited Partnership (Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644)
Two brothers planted wheat together and at harvest time the older brother said, “I’ll take the top half and you take the lower.”
“But all the wheat’s on the top!” said the younger brother.
“Ok, if you feel it is unfair, next year I take the bottom half and you the top!”
The younger brother agreed, and the next year they planted potatoes.
See the next blogs for more Ming Dynasty Chinese business jokes!
Enjoy Amoy!
Dr. Bill Brown
Academic Director, XMU OneMBA
School of Management, Xiamen University
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